A Voice of Calming Compassion

11/14/23 • 19 min

Hospital scenes – where there is trauma, tragedy, and unexpected loss – are often chaotic and emotional. In times of shock and disbelief, individuals may feel numb and can have difficulty accepting that a loss has occurred or is occurring. In these very darkest moments, a gentle and calming presence is required. Enter a member of the hospital’s pastoral care team. On this episode of Let’s Talk About Life, we get a deeper insight into the vital role of the pastoral care team as they journey with families in trauma. Rev. Elizabeth Hewett, Director of Pastoral Care for University Hospital [...]

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